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• and their operational technology to further increase the quality of water that they produce.
• And this statistic is pretty eye-opening for our industry. 27% of Kentucky's water distribution lines
• And this statistic is pretty eye-opening for our industry. 27% of Kentucky's water distribution lines
• And this statistic is pretty eye-opening for our industry. 27% of Kentucky's water distribution lines
• And this statistic is pretty eye-opening for our industry. 27% of Kentucky's water distribution lines

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the minutes, and brief remarks, including birthday recognition for Representative Maseroni and a moment of reflection for a soldier who died during training at Fort Knox. The committee then heard a presentation from Tony Hatton, commissioner of the Department for Environmental Protection and acting director of the Kentucky Division of Water, with Amanda Lefer, deputy commissioner, on the state’s water and wastewater programs and planning. Hatton described Kentucky’s water resources and the Division of Water’s responsibilities, including watershed and nonpoint source work, KPDES discharge permitting, PFAS response, engineering review of water infrastructure, inspections, public outreach, and sampling. He said Kentucky has 428 public water systems, 263 water treatment plants, about 1.9 million service connections, and nearly 97% of the population has access to municipally treated water. He also noted that the state has 43 systems receiving awards for EPA areawide optimization and emphasized operator training, regionalization, and use of GIS mapping and Kentucky Infrastructure Authority data to support planning and funding decisions. Members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, water loss, staffing shortages, and wastewater problems in local systems. Representative Blandon described severe failures in a city system, including major water loss and sewer backups, and asked whether the state could intervene; Hatton said the division inspects treatment facilities and provides compliance assistance but is not authorized to manage delivery systems, though third-party help and emergency funding can be used in some cases. Senator Smith and others shared similar experiences with line loss and system failures, while Hatton pointed to regionalization and funding support as the main tools available. The discussion also highlighted PFAS as an emerging issue, with Hatton saying the department is working with systems to meet anticipated federal requirements by 2029.

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• Economic assistance for low-income families, such as food shelves and the diaper distribution program
• shelves and the diaper distribution shelves and the diaper distribution program<00:15:02.720>
• supports are in place their technology supports are in place um<00:35:32.320> and<00:35:32.440
• We are, in addition, working with our commissioner at Minnet and our chief business technology officers
• We are, in addition, working with our commissioner at Minnet and our chief business technology officers

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , for cost of gas, cost of distribution, for cost of gas, cost of distribution, customer<00:10:03.519
• Uh, I'd be happy to send something for the committee to distribute with links to where I got all this
• <01:21:40.880> Things technology was best at the time.
• Things technology was best at the time.
• We we want to that distribute gasoline.

Bills: HF3298

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, 1183, house

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• distributions exceeds the amount appropriated for the aid.
• <00:59:48.000> is uh annual aid distribution is uh annual aid distribution is proportionally
• of those gross contained a distribution of those gross proceeds<01:16:32.320> revenue.
• We are a technology trade association representing 100 innovative member companies.
• > association a, uh, technology trade association a, uh, technology trade association representing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To meet the airlines' SAF goals, different technology pathways and feedstocks will be needed.
• Meeting that demand will require all available feedstocks and technologies, as you have heard.
• Meeting that demand will require all available feedstocks and technologies, as you have heard.
• Meeting that demand will require all available feedstocks and technologies, as you have heard.
• Technology um the plant in lvi Minnesota Technology um the plant in lvi Minnesota uh<01:23:15.760>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee held an introductory meeting that began with housekeeping, a correction to the committee rules (the room number should be G3, not G35), and member and staff introductions. Members described their districts, agricultural ties, and priorities for the session, including consumer food costs, urban agriculture, farm economics, livestock disease preparedness, and support for Minnesota’s agricultural sectors. No votes were taken during the introductory portion. The committee then turned to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Deputy Commissioner Andrea Veble of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said the Walz administration strongly supports SAF because of its potential for agriculture, forestry, and clean energy, and reviewed Minnesota’s 2023 SAF tax credit and related sales tax exemption. She said the state has feedstocks and should continue investing so Minnesota can attract SAF production and support rural jobs. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines testified that aviation is difficult to decarbonize and that SAF is the airline industry’s main path to net zero by 2050; he cited current use of SAF, the need to scale production, and Minnesota’s role in supplying feedstocks and hosting future production. Peter Frost of Greater MSP described the Minnesota SAF Hub as a public-private partnership aimed at building the full SAF value chain in Minnesota. He emphasized that Greater MSP is coordinating investors and partners to grow the regional economy and said the SAF effort is intended to create jobs and economic development. Committee members did not ask questions during the portion captured, and no formal action or vote was recorded on the SAF presentations in this transcript excerpt.

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• The only problem is the statute caps the total allowable distributions to all municipalities and counties
• The only problem is the statute caps the total allowable distributions to all municipalities and counties
• Technology is advancing so fast. I said to these folks, the big seven, you guys are the biggest.
• Tom Dorn, I'm here on behalf of the Vapor Technology Association of the U.S.
• Chairman, I think that we're, we always have to adapt to where we're at as technology will evolve over

Bills: HB2128, HB2255, HB2397, HB2429, HB2591, HB2680, HB2834, HB2868, HB2911, HB2951, HB2979, HB2991, HB2996, HB2999, HB4001, HB4011, HB4017, HB4020, HB4026, HB4086, HB4088, HB2244, HB2342

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

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• Then horizontal technology come along, and they were recoverable.
• Then horizontal technology came along, and they were recoverable.
• And every time you see this, you see a technology boom.
• There will be a lot of technology that comes through.
• Technology has improved. The Hainesville Shale has improved the technology.

Summary: The committee took up public comment on a package of similar local-option bills related to carbon capture and sequestration, including House Bills 5, 6, 497, 498, 501, and 504. The bills would let parishes, or in some cases specific parishes such as Rapides and Livingston, decide by local vote whether Class VI wells, CO2 sequestration, and related pipeline infrastructure could be permitted. The chair grouped the bills together for testimony, adopted a three-minute public comment rule, and noted that the bills were not yet under consideration for a vote during the public-comment portion. Supporters, including Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson, parish officials, local activists, and residents, argued that communities affected by carbon capture projects should have a direct voice through local option elections. They said the bills were about self-determination, local control, and allowing residents to decide whether the risks are worth the benefits. Several speakers said their parishes had passed resolutions opposing carbon capture or asking for local choice, while others emphasized concerns about eminent domain, aquifer protection, lack of public understanding, and the need for more information about project impacts and financial benefits. Some supporters also said a local vote would force industry to engage more directly with communities and could improve transparency. Opponents, including representatives of the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, warned that the bills would create uncertainty, undermine Louisiana’s primacy over Class VI permitting, and invite litigation under federal preemption and the Supremacy Clause. They said the state already has a strict permitting process with public input and technical review, and that allowing parish-by-parish approval could delay or block billions of dollars in investment, jobs, and export-related projects. The department testified that if the state adopted a local-option referendum system, EPA could determine Louisiana was not implementing the program consistently and could move to remove primacy. No committee vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• Biddy Turner. 350 Here, let me help, technology.
• the PC uses for the for decisions in expedited electric utility rate matters known as DC RF or distribution
• Of investment in distribution facilities has been available to electric utilities for several years.
• schedules must be supported. by testimony and the testimony must include a list of the completed distribution

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• However, we can bring together technology to promote our traditions here, and we don't want to see the
• MNERD has pools of money that they also distribute.
• suggestion for. ...or training materials that can be accessed just online and that can be easily distributed
• He wanted to mention that he does support HB 21 and 24, which aim to ensure that the distribution of

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• Importantly, this bill will also hold the developer or deployer of the technology accountable to ensure
• that technology does not violate the law.
• the public from misrepresentation and build trust with our healthcare system and with innovative technology
• AI can definitely bring advantages in the health care space but as will all emerging technology, there
• We just distributed to you the last year evaluation of the doctor's program, which basically tells you

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Majority report of the Committee on Science, Technology and Energy, to which was referred House Bill
• I'm sure you'd be happy to know that we're not going to be talking about energy, technology, or science
• <00:25:54.840> energy of distributed energy of distributed energy resources<00:25:56.799><
• adopted committee on science technology adopted committee on science technology and<00:34:49.119
• Announcement: The Emerging Technologies Caucus is going to meet tomorrow by Teams at 11 o'clock.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• 6th Bristol District and the House Chair of this Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
• My company Betts in Distributing is a 49-year young fourth-generation company.
• Technology has not kept problem gambling... ...gambled in 2024.
• Technology has not kept problem gambling in check.
• They were either the top person, and they said we looked forward to the technology because we're going

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, chaired by Rep. Carole Fiola and Sen. Barry Finegold, held a lengthy hearing on a range of gambling-related bills. Testimony first focused on H. 496 to allow the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to authorize Plain Ridge Park Casino to add table games and more slot machines. Supporters, including Rep. Jeffrey Roy, Sen. Finegold, Rep. Barry R. Finegold, Rep. Brian Vaughn, and Plainville officials, argued the change was needed to keep Massachusetts gaming dollars from flowing to Rhode Island, protect jobs, and preserve local tax revenue. They described Plain Ridge as a strong community partner and cited host-community benefits such as municipal infrastructure projects and local aid. Opponents or skeptical witnesses later argued that expanded gambling, especially online, would increase harm and cannibalize existing casinos and local economies. The committee also heard testimony on bills related to sports betting restrictions and online gambling. Sen. John Keenan presented a “Better Health Act” proposal to ban prop bets and in-play bets, require affordability checks, prohibit hosts, raise the sports betting excise tax, expand funding for problem-gambling services, and increase research and data sharing. He and supporters framed the bill as a public-health response to addiction, suicide, bankruptcy, and other harms. Rep. David Nangle, speaking from personal experience with gambling addiction, strongly opposed internet gaming, warning that it would intensify addiction and expose children and families to 24/7 gambling on phones. In contrast, Rep. David Moradian and industry witnesses supported H. 4431 to legalize and regulate internet gaming, arguing it would bring illegal activity into a regulated market, generate new revenue, and include consumer protections such as age verification, deposit limits, self-exclusion, and responsible-gaming tools. The committee also took testimony on H. 4238, which would expand fundraising options for fraternal organizations, especially the Elks. Rep. Bruce Ayers and Elks representatives said the bill would help lodges raise money for scholarships, veterans’ services, and community programs after COVID-related losses and declining membership. On H. 480, Rep. Kathleen LaNatra, Rep. Badger, and representatives of veterans organizations and gaming-machine operators urged allowing qualified veterans groups to participate in certain video gaming activity, saying it would provide a sustainable revenue source to keep posts open and support veterans’ services. Dr. Rachel Volberg testified that expanding gambling, especially online gambling and slot machines at veterans organizations, would likely increase gambling harm, and she urged stronger harm-prevention measures, data reporting, and research funding. Other witnesses, including anti-gambling advocates and industry representatives, sharply disagreed over whether legalization would reduce illegal gambling or worsen addiction and social costs. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• During that time period, my terminal assignment was as the Chief Technology Officer of the Air Force
• We did not develop technology for technology's sake.
• You can distribute it around any platform, any perimeter that you want to monitor.
• This has happened over every technological epoch that we've gone through as a society.
• The technology is not going to go away. The work that people have to do is not going to go away.

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• Today I'm presenting SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act.
• And AI is very different than any technology. It moves at a speed and...
• And AI is very different than any technology.
• This technology is being adopted as a management tool very rapidly.
• The technology is developing rapidly, but it's not perfect.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard several bills focused on worker protections, AI in the workplace, bereavement leave, and construction labor standards. SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would increase public works contractor registration fees, raise prevailing wage and related penalties, and direct half of collected penalties back into the Public Works Enforcement Fund. Supporters said the bill would help combat wage theft and misclassification and strengthen enforcement; opponents argued the higher fees and penalties would burden contractors without fixing enforcement backlogs. The committee voted the bill out on a due pass motion to Appropriations. The committee also approved SB 951 by Senator Reyes, which would require 60-day notice when 25 or more workers are displaced by technology and require reporting on AI-related job impacts. Supporters framed it as a response to rapid AI-driven layoffs and a way to gather real-time data; opponents raised concerns about small employers, proprietary information, and litigation. SB 947 by Senator McNerney, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” would require human review of automated discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and restrict predictive behavior analysis. Supporters said it would prevent biased or mistaken automated decisions; opponents objected to the inclusion of independent contractors, private rights of action, and other provisions. Both bills were advanced to the Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection. The committee also passed SB 1149 by Senator Durazo, which would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person,” including chosen family relationships. Supporters, including AARP and a witness who described losing a long-term partner, said the bill reflects modern family structures; there was no opposition. In addition, SB 1185 by Senator Cortese, applying skilled and trained workforce standards to pharmaceutical facility construction, was approved despite opposition from business and construction groups who said there was no demonstrated safety problem and that the mandate could raise costs and reduce competition. Several other bills on the consent calendar were also approved, and all measures were reported out of committee.

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• We are part of a recent publication: Wildfire Concept of Operations Plan for Water Distribution System
• So... ...infrastructure can communicate with each other in terms of technology.
• Because where we've seen technology really hurt the homeowners is that it's, I call it TMI.
• The other thing that needs to change is we need to distribute quick attack out in the country.
• And let me distribute this for you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Welcome. Good morning.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So you get a fair and balanced distribution of polling locations.
• For distribution within these defined regions, this promotes a more orderly market access.
• Wholesale beer distributors are actually distributing these products, so I'm not sure why they're opposed
• Counties across the state differ dramatically in population, technological infrastructure, and staffing
• In January of 2024, we will utilize recent advancements in technology to build a stronger data layer

Bills: HB45, SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list

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• Without objection, the minutes of January 21, 2020, are approved as distributed.
• of that complexity, and many projects have increased in size due to improvements in excavation technology
• So there's more trenching technology, so jobs take much more quickly to take place, and sometimes it
• the complexity and many of the projects have increased in size due to improvements in excavation technology
• So there's more trenches technology so jobs take much more quickly to take place and sometimes so jobs

Bills: SB1128, SB1137, SB1144, SB1145, SB1186, SB1235, SB1238

Keywords: scrap metal theft, study committee, Arizona, regulated industries, public safety, underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire

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• insurance program, but where most of our states and institutions benefit is through the cooperative technology
• The cooperative technology contracts cover hardware, software, and IT services.
• contracts for hardware, software, and IT services. and what the cooperative technology contracts for
• applications, selecting schools for participation in the program based on school safety needs, distributing
• for the program, including authorizing schools to use program monies to purchase school safety technology

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It will also create a centralized process for gathering and analyzing. and distributing intelligence
• robust research, planning, and education initiatives, ensuring that we stay on the cutting edge of technology
• have those structures in place because, frankly, we have an evolving threat constantly, and our technology
• And there's so much technology out there now, it's very expensive.
• As far as eradicating drug-related activities, busing migrants, there might be some technology that we

Bills: SB36, SB2202, SB 36

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• It will also create a centralized process for gathering, analyzing, and distributing intelligence related
• robust research, planning, and education initiatives, ensuring that we stay on the cutting edge of technology
• have those structures in place because, frankly, we have an evolving threat constantly and our technology
• like for Operation Drawbridge to eventually be a federal funded operation, and there's so much technology
• uh, as far as, um, eradicatingrizocaine, uh, bussing, uh, migrants, um, uh, there might be some technology

Bills: SB 36, SB 2202

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime